½teaspoongarlic powder(or use more garlic powder for a stronger flavor)
1 - 1 ½lbs.boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
12ouncesuncooked extra wide egg noodles
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
Place condensed soup, broth, water, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
Add chicken to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW for 2-4 hours, or on HIGH for 1-2 hours.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and stir in the noodles. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 15-20 more minutes (or until pasta is still a bit firm, but almost done). Stir the noodles occasionally as they cook.
While the noodles are cooking, dice the chicken or shred with two forks. Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Stir with the noodles and sauce, and continue cooking just until the pasta is done (about 5-10 more minutes). Keep a close eye on the noodles because you don’t want them to be overcooked and gummy.
Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve!
Notes
This recipe uses very simple, basic seasoning. Feel free to add more herbs or spices of your choice, if desired. For instance, try poultry seasoning, a bay leaf, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, or chives.
Every slow cooker runs at a slightly different temperature (which is why the recipe gives you general time ranges, rather than exact times). Since my slow cooker tends to cook at a relatively high temperature, I find that the meal is best when cooked on HIGH for about 1 hour or on LOW for about 2 hours. Just get familiar with your pot and adjust accordingly. The meat is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Keep a close eye on the noodles as they cook, stirring occasionally so that they don't stick. Turn off the slow cooker as soon as the noodles are tender. This prevents them from developing a gummy or mushy texture.
Sprinkle fresh herbs over top of the finished dish for a bright, colorful, flavorful touch.